Alex Padilla's Cochinita Pibil

After getting to know Alex Padilla of Taberna Mexicana, he let us in on the recipe for his favorite menu item, Cochinita Pibil, which is a Yucatan pork stew baked in a banana leaf and traditionally served with fried plantains, Mexican crema, pickled red onions, and flour or corn tortillas. The recipe that follows serves four, but is great to cook in larger quantities considering the pork will still taste great a few days later. Whether or not you think you like pork, you will love this!